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Privilege is not a dirty word

Do your best with what you were given. There is an added pressure for those of us who were born with certain advantages. ...


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Late night needs new voices

Now more than ever, different viewpoints should be invited into the American home. Late-night talk shows and their guests are invited into the intimate settings of American bedrooms and living rooms. ...


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Law school costs no longer worth it for most students

I am not saying that law degrees are worthless, but the reality is that the commitment of resources necessary to obtain such a degree is astronomical and unfair. ...


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Cultural appropriation has no place in hip-hop scene

These artists, perhaps with harmless intentions, make aspects of black culture kitschy. The videos portray black women as laughable sex objects with no consideration for actual Caribbean dance history. They make it ...


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Fair food system impossible without reform

We must place a higher value on quality, not quantity. Food connects mankind not only to the planet that sustains its growth, but also the people who work to make everything come ...


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Misinformation and fear stigmatize mental illness

Anxiety and depression are two of the most common mental illnesses in the United States, but those who suffer continue to feel immense shame. ...


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Meteorologists deserve more credit from public

While it may sound ridiculous, the meteorologist is successful at telling you what the weather is right now, and that window of correctness has expanded to a few days. ...


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Crosswalk strobe lights present danger to students

The installation of the lights is well intentioned, but less harmful alternatives are possible. ...


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Standardized test scores should be used responsibly

With their fates independent of their students' performances, teachers will better serve their students. ...


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GPA does not determine intelligence

Most of the time people care about others' grades so they can find out who is "inferior" to them. This act is simply a sing of insecurity and I believe it makes ...